Comparison

Chinese Easy vs Flashcards

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chinese Easy

Features
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Chinese Easy is a practical Mandarin learning app designed for learners who want to speak in real-life situations. Start from the basics and build confidence step by step through lessons for greetings, self-introduction, dining,directions, travel, social interaction, and everyday life. Inside the app, you can access: - Scenario-based lessons and guided practice - Hanzi, pinyin, meanings, and key expressions - Pronunciation practice with speaking assessment - Review tools for steady progress - Premium subscription access to full courses and additional learning benefits Whether you are just starting out or want to improve your spoken Chinese for daily use, Chinese Easy helps you speak more naturally and confidently. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flashcards

Master Chinese vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing with interactive flashcards, listening exercises, and handwriting practice. Engage with a virtual coach and learn at your own pace through fun, game-like activities.

Highlights
  • Interactive flashcards for vocabulary
  • Listening comprehension exercises
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Handwriting exercises
  • Matching games
  • Virtual coach chat
Features
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Learn Mandarin Chinese a few minutes a day, with a daily lesson built around the words you actually need. Every day you get a short guided session: review your words, take a quick quiz, learn one grammar point and read a short story that uses what you just studied. WHAT'S INSIDE • 2,000+ essential Chinese words in Simplified characters, each with pinyin (with tone marks) and audio pronunciation • Example sentences for every word, with translations • Smart flashcards with spaced repetition: each word comes back right before you would forget it • Quizzes, listening and matching exercises • 66 grammar lessons, from 是 and 的 to 了 and 把 • Graded stories: tap any word to see its meaning and pinyin • Set your HSK goal and learn at your level • Show or hide pinyin anytime LEARN FROM REAL LIFE • Snap to learn: point your camera at a menu or a sign for an instant translation • Add your own words: snap your notes or type a word and it becomes a flashcard • Watch YouTube videos and tap any word in the subtitles to translate it • Chat with an AI tutor STAY ON TRACK • Home and lock screen widgets: word of the day, weekly goal and a quick quiz • Daily reminders, streaks and a weekly leaderboard with friends Whether you are starting from zero, preparing for the HSK or planning a trip to China, a few minutes a day turns into real progress. - PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Premium gives access to all the features of the application! The subscription will be billed in a single payment. Payment is made through iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically within 24 hours before the end of the subscription. Your account will be debited 24 hours before your existing subscription ends, at the same price you paid the first time. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. If you pay for your subscription before the trial period expires, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://weblogit.co.uk/privacy.html

Screenshots

Chinese Easy3 screens
Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flashcards at every 3 days against Chinese Easy's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chinese Easy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Flashcards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chinese Easy ships an update every 12 months, Flashcards every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Chinese Easy versus Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChinese EasyFlashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer运涛 余henri gil

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chinese Easy

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly member$0.997 Days
  • Monthly member$2.991 Month
  • Yearly member$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Flashcards

Subscriptions3
  • 1 MONTH PREMIUM$3.991 Month
  • 6 MONTHS PREMIUM$7.996 Months
  • 1 YEAR PREMIUM$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Chinese Easy free?
Chinese Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcards free?
Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chinese Easy or Flashcards have ads?
Both Chinese Easy and Flashcards show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chinese Easy or Flashcards?
Chinese Easy ships an update every 12 months, and Flashcards every 3 days. Most recently, Chinese Easy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flashcards on November 7, 2026.

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